Can "as to" be removes?

[Tom]

Dear All ( In particular, Amy)

Please tell me if AS TO from the given sentence be removed.

Please guide me as to what I should wear to the party.

Thanks in advance

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

"as to" is OK in that sentence.

You could also use the word "advise" instead of "guide".

Amy
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[Tom]

Thanks.Apparently I think I did not ask my question completley.

Would the sentence be wrong without as to??

Thanks again

Tom

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

In a nutshell, yes.

You need to leave the "as to" in the sentence.

Amy
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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln